US Bridges

County Route 27 over Long Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT CR76 · Structure no. 00000000026A039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 27 over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27 over Long Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 27
CrossesLong Run
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT CR76
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.81372, -80.80286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic854 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 27 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 27 over Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 27 over Long Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 27 over Long Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 27 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.